IMPLEMENTASI MATAN JAZARIYAH DALAM MAHĀRATUL KALĀM DI PONDOK PESANTREN AR ROYYAN

Abstract

This study aims to analyze in depth the implementation of Matan Al-Jazariyah in teaching Mahāratul Kalām at Ar Royyan Islamic Boarding School and to examine its impact on improving students’ Arabic speaking skills. The background of this study is based on the importance of phonological aspects particularly the accuracy of makhārijul ḥurūf (points of articulation) and ṣifātul ḥurūf (characteristics of letters) as a foundation in speaking skills (kalām). Matan Al-Jazariyah, composed by Ibnu al-Jazari, has long been recognized as a primary reference in the science of tajwid; however, in this pesantren, it is applied integratively in Arabic speaking instruction. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques including participatory observation and in-depth interviews with Madrasah Aliyah students. Data analysis is conducted through stages of data reduction, data display, and inductive conclusion drawing. Data validity is strengthened through technique triangulation between observation and interview results. The findings reveal that the implementation of Matan Al-Jazariyah is carried out through systematic stages: (1) memorization of naẓm (versified text), (2) understanding of tajwid rules contained in each verse, and (3) pronunciation practice in activities such as muḥādathah (conversation), dialogue, presentations, and tasmi’. The teaching methods applied include talaqqi, musyāfahah (face-to-face oral transmission), drill (repetitive practice), and oral evaluation with direct correction from the teacher. This integration demonstrates a strong relationship between mastery of tajwid theory and phonetic competence in Arabic speaking skills. The impact of this implementation is reflected in the improvement of accurate articulation (makhraj), mastery of letter characteristics, correction of vowel length (mad), increased fluency in speaking, and enhanced student confidence in communicating in Arabic. Although some challenges were encountered such as difficulties in memorizing the naẓm and an initial tendency to over-focus on pronunciation affecting fluency continuous practice and a supportive Arabic language environment were able to minimize these obstacles. In conclusion, Matan Al-Jazariyah has proven to be effective as a phonological foundation in supporting Mahāratul Kalām and is relevant to be developed as an integrative model for teaching tajwid and speaking skills in Islamic boarding school contexts.